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Business Innovation NT hosted a Business Innovation Showcase as part of its innovation series during October Business Month 2019. This day-long event will feature an interactive exhibit, information sessions and workshops dedicated to business innovation. There are 12 additional innovation focussed events running between 7 October and 18 October as part of the innovation series. For more information on these events, go to the October Business Month website.
The Australian Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel, was in Darwin in April to attend the Forum of Australian Chief Scientists being held at Partliament House. During his time here he was able to visit Charles Darwin University where several Business Innovation Support Initiatives recipients were able to showcase their products. Dr Finkel also visited Humpty Doo Barramundi to see some of their innovative solutions.
The Department of Trade, Business and Innovation also sponsored the Smart Energy Summit hosted by Smart Energy NT on 10 April 2019 and the Innovation Symposium held by the ICT Industry Association on 11 April 2019.
During October Business Month 2018, Innovation NT held a Digital Disruption in NT for Business symposium in Darwin and Alice Springs featuring local and international speakers.
The department has also rolled out the Digital Partnerships Program, the program includes grants on a dollar-for-dollar basis to match funding provided by industry proponents for proposed projects done in partnership between local industry and Territory ICT or digital businesses, with grants awarded through a competitive selection process to support projects. Stage 2 applications have been be assessed with successful applicants notified.
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Ecosystem partners:
- Department of Corporate and Information Services
- Industry.